Jason Buck is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously worked at InterOcean Capital Group, LLC, InterOcean Capital, LLC, and Charles Schwab. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs an investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework, offering a range of services including investment management, financial planning, and access to private and registered pooled vehicles.

Jack Pinkston is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. He currently works at Private Advisor Group, LLC and previously held roles at LPL Financial, Blue Trust, and Key Investment Services, among others. Outside of finance, he spent several years at Heritage Christian School and Taylor University. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that includes discretionary and non-discretionary services, combining technology platforms and a range of investment strategies often implemented through third-party managers.

Jim Pinkston is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience. He is currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC and has worked with the firm since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Gimbal Financial LLC and LPL Financial. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and offers a range of managed account solutions, including proprietary platforms and third-party managers.

Danielle Halliday is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Bankers Life Securities, and Bankers Life for seven years and is the owner of Janell Enterprises LLC, a weight loss coaching business. Halliday also serves on the board of directors for the Cure Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit supporting families in need. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that employs approved strategies managed by PNC or third parties, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Jeffrey Watson is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners in Indianapolis, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license with 29 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Avantax and 1st Global Advisors, and he operates WealthCare Financial Group LLC, providing financial services to clients. Additionally, he is involved in tax preparation as a sole proprietor. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm uses a diversified investment approach built from mutual funds and ETFs aligned with client objectives, supported by ancillary services including tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through third-party providers.

Brian Libich is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Voya Financial Advisors since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in the sale of fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional clients, offering services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting. The firm delivers advice primarily through non-discretionary programs and operates both as an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer.

John Wood Jr. is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with over 41 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. He is also president and owner of Strategic Planning Group, Inc., a private entity facilitating securities and advisory business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management and retirement plan consulting, and provides support in operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice management.

Nikolas Schweitzer is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Auburn Hills, MI. He provides financial advice and guidance to individuals, businesses, and private estates, working closely with clients and their other trusted advisors to address a variety of short- and long-term financial goals. Since joining Merrill in 2016, Nikolas has focused on a consultative approach, listening to clients’ financial situations, preferences, and goals to develop personalized strategies. His expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, retirement income, portfolio management services, liquidity management, and investment consulting for defined benefit and contribution plans. He utilizes the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America to assist clients in pursuing income and growth objectives, current cash needs, and lending solutions. Nikolas holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus in Finance and a Master of Business Administration, both from Northwood University’s DeVos Graduate School. He is recognized as a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). During his time at Northwood University, he was a member of the collegiate football team for five years. In his personal time, Nikolas enjoys basketball, football, golfing, hiking, hunting, soccer, traveling, and watching movies.

Brian Kincanon is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked within the KeyBank and Key Investment Services organizations since 2016. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client direction in investment selection and provides monitoring, due diligence, and access to third-party discretionary managers.

Randall Kensinger is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been associated with Diversified Investors Securities Corp. since 2012. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm uses proprietary software and third-party model portfolios, primarily from Morningstar Investment Management, to provide asset allocation and retirement guidance across both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Don Etchison is a financial advisor with SPC in Fishers, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with SPC since 2003 and also worked at Parkland Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he performs as a musician in a classic rock band. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, with an emphasis on discretionary management and collaboration with third-party managers.

Matthew Mccoy is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at PNC Investments, PNC Bank, CVS, and Bill Bobe's Pizzeria. Outside of financial advising, he is a member of Freedom Creek LLC, a coffee roasting business. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an employee-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithmic risk assessments and invests via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Ann Waren is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, based in Fishers, IN. She has 11 years of industry experience, having worked with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2015. Additionally, she serves as a bank and trust officer at Principal Bank, supporting retirement plan account relationships across the firm’s insurance, broker-dealer, and bank/trust offerings. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Amber Hoover is a Series 66 registered advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and has one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Lantern Global Advisors, SupplyKick Inc., and Sponsel CPA Group. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a fiduciary-based advisory model and provides access to various managed account solutions and third-party managers.

David Faulk is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Cumberland, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at GWFS Equities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as assistant pastor and board member at Lawrence Apostolic Church and as pastor and chairman of the board of elders at New Life Church. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, offering services integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and clients’ savings rates and serves a large participant base relative to its advisor headcount.

Kimberly Huser is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with multiple firms including WealthWave and American Alternative Insurance Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she participates in the Foxy Ladies 1 Golf League and is involved with NetLaw Inc., referring clients for affordable estate planning documents. Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers within an extensive advisor network. The firm supports individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, estates, charities, and businesses through multiple program platforms and proprietary and external model portfolios.

Benjamin Mart is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Planning since 2021 and was previously with Castle Wealth Advisors from 2016 to 2021. He is based in Indianapolis, IN. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a broad client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach incorporating low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets.

John Wheeler IV is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Planning since 2021 and previously worked at Castle Investment Advisory for eight years. Based in Indianapolis, IN, Wheeler’s background includes roles at both firms. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by various specialized investment approaches and comprehensive retirement plan services.

John Duffin is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license. He has 40 years of industry experience, including roles at Oneamerica Securities and American United Life. Duffin is also the owner and president of Duffin Financial & Insurance Brokerage, Inc., where he is involved in sales, marketing, compliance, and bookkeeping. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs and fee-based management of variable annuity and variable universal life subaccounts, supported by an Investment Committee and third-party partners.

Andrew Miller is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Planning since 2020 and previously operated Miller Financial Management for 13 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is a passive owner of a medical consulting business. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure while offering institutional and retirement plan services through a large national platform.